Smith's Bible Dictionary

Smith, William

A classic reference, this comprehensive Bible dictionary provides a wealth of basic background information. It includes more than 400 illustrations and special articles in addition to page after page of basic information.

Hattush

Hat’tush (assembled).

1. A descendant of the kings of Judah, apparently one of the sons of Sheenaniah, 1 Chron. 3:22, in the fourth or fifth generation from Zerubbabel. A person of the same name accompanied Ezra from Babylon to Jerusalem. Ezra 8:2. In another statement Hattush is said to have returned with Zerubbabel. Neh. 12:2.

2. Son of Hashabniah; one of those who assisted Nehemiah in the repair of the wall of Jerusalem. Neh. 3:10. (b.c. 446.)